Top 4 Home Generator Maintenance Tips

Top 4 Home Generator Maintenance Tips

Generators get no attention. They are misused and overused and are still expected to perform to their full potential. Generators can last for decades, only if they are taken proper care of. Below, the experts at RHK Electrical provide you with four tips for your generator maintenance.

Tip # 1: Keep it Cleaned and Covered

When your generator is not in use, it can accumulate dust, debris, and mold. They can contaminate the essential components of the generator and make it difficult for it to work. Therefore, your generator’s timely cleaning can ensure that it’s working to the best of its capacity. When you’re cleaning it, make sure that you use air to blow off the dust and a rag to clean any grease.

The best way to protect your generator is to keep it covered. You can buy a generator cover from a departmental store. Variants like, weatherproofing, and water-resistant covers are also available in the market.

Tip # 2: Check the Oil Levels

Regularly check the oil level in your generator and ensure that it’s full. If it needs filling, read the manual for the right type of oil. We recommend that you change the oil after a hundred hours of running.

Ensure that you have extra oil and filters with you. You never know when mother nature might roll up her sleeves and cause a storm. Running around town in search of oil and filters would be the last thing you would want to do during an extended power outage. Be prepared!

Tip # 3 Empty the Tank After Use

If you intend to not use the generator for long and keep in storage, empty its fuel tank. Letting the fuel sit for months can lead to the buildup of a biofilm that can be detrimental for the internal components for the generator.

Tip # 4: Don’t Exceed Your Generator’s Wattage Capacity

We recommend that you be sure if your generator can handle the voltage you set out to use. To check this, read the manual to see its wattage ratings. Usually, they are two kinds: starting and running. Starting wattage is the higher value which the generator pushes out for a few seconds into running. Running wattage is the amount that your generator will push out for more extended periods.

Consuming your generator’s power below its running wattage is advisable. It will prevent the generator from burning out and would work well in the long run.

As a home or a business owner, you cannot risk running without backup power in case of black outs. We, at RHK Electrical, understand this. Therefore, we offer a range of repair, maintenance, and installation services for generators. If you’re in Cypress, TX, contact us for all your electrical service needs.

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